A Reading From a Death Blues Event

This text by Jon Mueller was read as part of the Alverno Presents event Death Blues (no time like the present). Partially joined by the vocals of Marielle Allschwang and the movement of Molly Shanahan, this brief piece is being posted here, out of context, because it might contain points that connect with others outside the event. If anything, it gives readers a glimpse into what was, and attendees a chance to remember their thoughts at this point in the event.

The moment when these ideas transcend music, words, images, etcetera and become something very personal and very real.

Whatever there is to complain about, or be saddened by, there is also an abundance of things to celebrate.